Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Allergic reaction, Vomiting, Diarrhoea.

Expert advice for Zmox Capsule
Make sure you complete the course even if you start to feel better.  It is better to take with food to avoid an upset stomach. Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools. Discontinue Zmox and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does Zmox act against anaerobic bacteria?
Zmox is active against aerobic (both gram-positive and gram-negative) bacteria and anaerobic bacterial infections like clostridium sp.

Q. Does Zmox cause fungal (yeast) infections?
Zmox is a broad spectrum antibiotic. On long-term use, it may kill helpful bacteria in the body which keep the body’s fungal (yeast) population in check. So, this decrease in the number of helpful bacteria may lead to fungal (yeast) infections.

Q. Can I take Zmox for virus infections?
Zmox is only effective against bacterial infections, not viral infections. Consult a doctor before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Zmox cause constipation?
Zmox has not been reported to cause constipation. However, consult your doctor if you have constipation while taking Zmox as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Does Zmox cause headache?
Zmox has not been reported to cause a headache. However, consult your doctor if you have a headache while taking Zmox as this could be due to some other underlying condition.

Q. Can I take Zmox for fever?
Zmox can be used in the treatment of fever only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Zmox for boils?
Zmox is effective in the treatment of skin and soft tissue infections like boils. However, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Zmox for a sore throat?
Zmox can be used in the treatment of sorethroat only if it is associated with an infection which can be treated with it. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Zmox for bacterial vaginosis?
Zmox can be used in the treatment of bacterial vaginosis. However, talk to a doctor before taking any antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Can I take Zmox for flu?
Zmox is not useful for the treatment of flu. Consult a doctor for knowing the right medicines for its treatment.

Q. Can I take Zmox for an ear infection?
Zmox can be used for the treatment of ear infection, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your infections.

Q. Can I take Zmox for diverticulitis?
Zmox can be used in the treatment of diverticulitis, however, talk to a doctor for the right antibiotics for your condition.

Q. Is Zmox safe?
Zmox is safe to use if taken at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

Q. Is Zmox safe for heart patients?
Zmox is safe to use in heart patients if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by the doctor. Always share your medical history with the doctor before taking any medicine.

Q. Is Zmox used for throat infections?
Zmox can be used for the treatment of throat infections. However, it should be used when the cause of infection is diagnosed by the doctor and Zmox is recommended for its treatment.

Q. Is Zmox a pain killer?
Zmox is not a pain killer. It is an antibiotic.

Q. Is Zmox a cephalosporin?
Zmox is not a cephalosporin. It is an antibiotic which belongs to a class of drugs known as penicillins.

Q. Is Zmox good for prostate infection?
Zmox can be used for treating prostate infections caused by bacteria against which it is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Zmox treat urinary tract infection (UTI)?
Yes, Zmox can be used to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) if it is caused by the bacteria against which Zmox is active. Consult a doctor for the right diagnosis of your infection and use antibiotics which are recommended.

Q. Does Zmox can treat cough?
Zmox would be needed for the treatment of a cough only if it is associated with an infection. Talk to a doctor for the right diagnosis of your condition before taking any antibiotics.

Q. Does Zmox cause drowsiness?
No, Zmox has not been reported to cause drowsiness. In case you experience drowsiness while taking Zmox, please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Zmox affect sperm?
No, Zmox has not been reported to affect sperm. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Does Zmox contain penicillin?
Zmox does not contain penicillin. However, it belongs to the same class of antibiotics.

Q. Does Zmox cause diarrhea?
Zmox can cause diarrhea as a common side effect. Please talk to your doctor in case you have this side effect as it could be due to the change in the normal bacteria of your gut and you may need to stop this medicine.

Q. Can I take Zmox with tramadol?
Zmox can be taken with tramadol. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zmox with metronidazole?
Zmox can be taken with metronidazole. No drug-drug interactions have been clinically seen between the two. However, interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zmox with a medicine for cold?
Please consult your doctor before taking Zmox with any medicine for cold as these medicines have many components and the interaction with each component can be different.

Q. Can I take Zmox with metformin?
Yes, Zmox can be taken with metformin. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, this does not mean that interactions may occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zmox with loratadine?
Yes, Zmox can be taken with loratadine. No drug-drug interactions have been seen between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Zmox with aspirin?
Zmox and aspirin increase levels of each other. Please consult your doctor before taking Zmox with aspirin at the same time.